Personal Hobbies & Interests
Simple discussions about personal interests including collecting, crafting, reading, simple games, music listening, and sharing hobby experiences with friends and acquaintances.
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Casual Chat about Hobbies
Two friends or acquaintances are catching up and one asks the other about their hobbies or what they do in their free time. This leads to a brief sharing of interests like reading, listening to music, or playing simple games.
Discovering a Shared Interest
During a conversation, two people coincidentally discover they share a common interest, such as collecting stamps, crafting, or a specific type of music. They discuss their shared passion briefly.
Recommending a Hobby
One person is looking for a new hobby or something to do in their free time. A friend suggests one of their own interests, like knitting or learning a new game, and briefly explains why they enjoy it.
Showing Off a Collection/Craft
Someone brings a small part of their collection (e.g., coins, action figures) or a recently finished handmade item (e.g., a scarf, a drawing) to show to a friend or colleague, explaining its significance or the process of making it.
Discussing a Favorite Book/Music Genre
Friends are talking about their current reads or music playlists. One person talks about a book they finished or a music genre they recently discovered and enjoys, asking for or giving recommendations.